LVN

Summary of Essential Functions  Provides a variety of direct patient care, technical and clinical functions.  Utilizes nursing processes and functions within the clinic policy and procedure.

Educational Requirements  High school diploma or equivalent.  Graduate of an accredited LVN school of nursing.  Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Licenses and Certifications  Must be licensed with the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities  Understand, apply and carry out written or verbal orders.  Recognize problems and respond appropriately.  Uses independent judgment, organize and prioritize daily activities.  Advanced mathematic and computer skills.

Physical Requirements  Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity

and eye-hand coordination.  Standing and walking for extensive periods of time.  Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.  Pushing and pulling of heavy objects.  Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.  Working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours.  Some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Duties and Responsibilities  Performs patient assessment on all patients.  Assists the physician with examination, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. Provide direct

patient care as ordered.  Maintains confidentiality in matters regarding the clinic, its patients and employees.  Maintains knowledge of medications most commonly used in area of practice. Correctly

administers medications within scope of practice. Monitors vital signs and observes patient for

possible medication reactions.  Ensures that proper equipment and supplies are used for tasks to be performed and that no

wasting of supplies takes place, reports broken equipment or unsafe conditions in assigned area

and enters work order or makes notation on work log specific items needing repair (follows

maintenance checklist).  Administers direct patient care. Demonstrates competency in caring for patients in all age

groups. Aids physician by providing information or assistance during treatments and

examinations of patients.  Keeps patient, family and visitors informed of changes in patient condition and plan of care.  Thoroughly and accurately completes all documentation.

 Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of facility routines, policies, protocols, and procedures to

include but no limited to: Equipment, Incident Reports, Safety and Disaster and Infection

Control/Universal Precautions.  Performs all other tasks/responsibilities as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $27